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Trip from Independence, MO to Camdenton, MO

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

157 mi

253 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

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Downtown Independence, MO, MO

Independence, MO

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Downtown Camdenton, MO, MO

Camdenton, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Independence, MO to Camdenton, MO covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 7, East Division Road, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77 miles on MO 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.5 miles from Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 157 miles, with most of the trip on MO 7 and East Division Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 77 miles on MO 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 77 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and East Division Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Noland Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 157 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Noland Road

Turn right onto South Noland Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
7
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 435 South: Wichita

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8A Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
16 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 71 Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US...
8
16.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Jo...
9
16.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Independence, MO to Camdenton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.

Lee's Summit

16 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 7 77 mi 1h 39m
East Division Road 27.6 mi 37m
I 49 26 mi 28m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway 8.3 mi 9m
MO 5 7.5 mi 9m
South Noland Road 3 mi 4m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 2.9 mi 3m
George Brett Super Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MO 7 — 77 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Camdenton, MO.

1

Start on East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 22 sec · South Lynn Street
3

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto South Noland Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Noland Road
Use the none lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the none lane.
7

Continue on I 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 8A Toward I 435 South: Wichita Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 435

8.3 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Exit 71 Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin Use the none lane.
13

Merge onto I 49; US 71

26 mi · 28 min · I 49; US 71
Use the none lane.
14

Take the exit onto MO 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MO 7
Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
15

Turn slight left onto MO 7

39 mi · 44 min · MO 7
Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto MO 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Ohio Street
17

Continue on MO 7

28 mi · 37 min · East Division Road
18

Take the ramp onto MO 7

6.5 mi · 8 min · MO 7
Toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield
19

Turn left onto MO 7

31 mi · 46 min · MO 7
20

At end of road, turn right onto MO 5; MO 7

7.5 mi · 9 min · MO 5; MO 7
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 54 West: Nevada
22

Turn slight right onto US 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 54
23

Turn left onto Court Circle SE

147 ft · 4 sec · Court Circle SE
24

Continue on Court Circle SE

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Court Circle SE
25

Continue on Court Circle SW

379 ft · 15 sec · Court Circle SW
26

At end of road, turn right onto US 54

296 ft · 8 sec · US 54
27

Arrive at destination

US 54

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.5 miles from Independence, MO, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.5 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camdenton, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Independence, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 157 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Independence, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MO 7 for about 77 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.5 mi from Independence, MO · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, MO

79 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Warsaw, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MO 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77 miles.

Arriving in Camdenton, MO

The final approach into Camdenton, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Camdenton, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.85 one way

$47.69 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $26.29 $52.58
premium $4.80 $29.64 $59.28
diesel $5.64 $34.88 $69.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.74 $6.28
EV Truck/SUV 62.8 0 $21.98 $10.05

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 13 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Camdenton, MO

Afternoon in Camdenton on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

41°F

Warsaw, MO

79 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Independence, MO to Camdenton, MO covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 7, East Division Road, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 miles from Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 157 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Independence, MO to Camdenton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.

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